Whole Lotta Sole (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, Whole Lotta Sole is a comedy and drama film directed by Terry George, running about 94 minutes. “Small time robbery. Big time mess.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a misguided attempt to protect his family and pay back gambling debts to the local Mobster, Jimbo robs a fish market, which is coincidentally owned by the same Mobster. On the run, Jimbo is cornered in a local curio shop, where he takes hostage an assortment of colourful characters, including a man who may be his illegitimate father. Surrounded by the Police, the SAS and the Mobster's crew, the young man must find a way out of his precarious predicament with the help of his oddball captives.
Who’s in it. Whole Lotta Sole stars Colm Meaney as Detective Weller, Brendan Fraser as Maguire, Martin McCann as Jimbo and Yaya DaCosta as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Whole Lotta Sole has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whole Lotta Sole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whole Lotta Sole tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whole Lotta Sole (2011)?
- In GB, Whole Lotta Sole is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whole Lotta Sole worth watching?
- Whole Lotta Sole holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whole Lotta Sole?
- Whole Lotta Sole stars Colm Meaney, Brendan Fraser, Martin McCann, Yaya DaCosta and Yaya Alafia.
- When was Whole Lotta Sole released?
- Whole Lotta Sole was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.